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Viral Video Shows Child Hitting Donald Duck, Shoving Pluto at Disney’s Riviera Resort

The clip is prompting reminders about performer safety, with outlets urging parents to prepare children for character meet-and-greets.

Overview

  • Footage was recorded in the foyer near La Boutique at Disney’s Riviera Resort at Disney World in Orlando.
  • In the video, a child punches the Donald Duck performer in the stomach and moments later pushes Pluto.
  • Characters stayed in role without retaliating or stopping the interaction, and coverage reported no injuries.
  • The video circulated widely online, drawing responses from parents, Disney fans, and former cast members about conduct during character encounters.
  • Reports note costume visibility and mobility limits that heighten safety risks and offer parental guidance on setting expectations and supervising children, with no official Disney statement or police involvement reported.